Dr. Ali Ahsan

Experience

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  ICICI OneSource

  Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

  Insurance Sales Executive

  Worked as a Sales Executive in a renowned Multinational ICICI OneSource to promote and sell insurance products for ICICI prudential.Accountabilities:Introducing new products to the prospect customersHighlighting features and benefits of various products Calling potential customers for new business.Suggesting suitable product to the customers according to their needNegotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future buying trendsDealing with customers enquires and helping them finding their desired products.Keeping in touch with the existing customer to offer new productsResolving the issues related to any product and process Show less

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  BP (British Petroleum), London

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  Sales Assistant

  Accountabilities:Serving customer face to face and over telephoneAdvising, selling and communicating with customers.Stock ordering and cashing-up tills after a cashier is closed.Responsible for own stock of cash and stamps and for all transactions carried out. Compliance maintenanceResolving complaints and other issues that customers may have

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  Dina Foods Ltd, London

  Nov 2006 - Sept 2009

  Business Development Manager

  Responsible for identifying and managing sales opportunities, building an in-depth understanding of client business, to position how company's products can enable organisations to reduce costs and become more operationally efficient, and manage the sales of the region.Accountabilities:Dealing with major Blue chip Companies Responsible for the overall sales of the key accountsProspect for potential new clients and turn this into increased businessPlan approaches and pitches for the prospect customersBuild relationships with new clientsPresent new products and services and enhance existing relationshipsForecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the sales teamTrack and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targetsIdentify opportunities for campaigns, products and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in salesPresent to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new products, services and distribution channelsAttend industry functions and seminars to provide feedback and information on market and creative trendsWork with NPD, sales teams and other internal colleagues to meet customer needsUnderstand the company's image stock and secure the rights to new images, libraries and other media that will continually enhance the company's performance.Running Promotion and setting up merchandising planFollow - up with the complaints regarding distribution, quality, sales order (if any) on as and when required basis Overall sales analysis and formulating forecasting for following weeksReporting to Senior Commercial Manager on Weekly basis Show less

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  Gazebo Fine Foods Ltd, London

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

  National Accounts Manager

  Responsible to oversee the overall management of Sales of all National Accounts and the performance of the sales team.Accountabilities:Dealing with blue chip retailers and wholesalers in the UK and EuropeIntroducing company and its products to the buyers of various retailers and food service groups Introducing new lines with prospect customers while managing existing business with other accounts Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotationsNegotiating the terms of an agreement and closing salesTo investigate current economic conditions and business trend to exploit new opportunities for the company and approach accordinglyGathering information on new product concept by conducting gap analysis and incorporate that with NPD and commercial team to understand new opportunities.Networking with other businesspeople in the industry to establish a support groupAttend workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the industryDesign and manage promotion in various retail groups Working close with NPD team of customers to explore the possibility of inducting our products according to their needsCoordination with Production, NPD, purchasing and technical departmentsInvolvement in project management to develop new products and launching them into market successfullyMonitors customers order and follow - up with the deliveries and distribution of the product as per their demandFollow - up with the complaints regarding distribution, quality, sales order (if any) on as and when required basisForecasting business on monthly basis and also to discuss KPI with the commercial team regularly Prepare action plan based on KPI Show less

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  The Daily Star, BD

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2013

  Senior Exceutive, Marketing and Business Development

   Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory/business according to an agreed market development strategy. Plan/carry out/support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing. Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information. Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships. Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development. Manage and motivate and develop staff, according to company policies and aim to perform at their best. Monitor, measure and report on organisational development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects of organisational development, and to ensure they are fully informed of organisational development objectives, purposes and achievements Maintain awareness and knowledge of contemporary organisational development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organization Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation, and protect and develop the company's brands via suitable PR activities  Plan and manage communications and awareness of corporate direction, mission, aims and activities Plan different CSR strategies for prospect enterprises on strategic CSR planning and activities Ensure that the CSR communications programs and activities are targeted, culturally relevant and effective Plan and implement advertising and promotional strategy and activities. Show less

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  Tropics Beverages Ltd

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2015

  Business Development Manager

   Work collaboratively with the Managing Director in developing business opportunities by identifying market ready, relevant business models, partnerships and resources.  Conduct market analysis and product benchmarking.  Develop marketing and written business plans  Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings  Preparing presentations and reports (PowerPoint, excel)  Communicating new product developments to prospective clients  Overseeing the development of marketing activities and POS material for clients  Providing management with feedback on the performance by category Show less

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  VMhosts Ltd.. Cloud Hosting

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2019

  Marketing and Business Development Manager